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Wesley Matthews, Derrick Rose Set to Play Friday

Dallas Mavericks swingman Wesley Matthews tore his Achilles back in March as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, and while Matthews has been adamant that he’d be ready to go this season, it was somewhat hard to believe given the nature of the injury. However, it appears Matthews will make good on his promise, as he told the media Friday that he’ll be playing in the Mavericks’ preseason finale against the Chicago Bulls.

This is quite the speedy recovery considering the injury, and the hope is he’s not rushing back. But it’s hard to imagine Dallas would let its $70 million offseason investment rush back from such a serious injury, so he must be ready to roll. It’ll still likely be a bit before he returns to form, but just the fact that he’ll be back out now there is a plus.

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